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Q422YAK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

150,547 mi
Last recorded150,547 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ422YAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 150,547 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 148,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 147,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 145,598 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 144,339 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,797 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 140,995 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 138,924 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 135,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,198 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 133,062 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,894 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 132,600 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 132,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2010 130,639 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 127,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 122,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 118,849 miles

o/s/r shocker retaining bolt bent

Fail 12 Nov 2007 118,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r shocker retaining bolt bent

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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Q422YAK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q422YAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q422YAK registered?

Q422YAK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is Q422YAK safe to buy?

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